Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips)
Family Phlaeothripidae.
This native insect is the largest thrips in the world. It lives only on dead eucalypt leaves where it is presumed to feed on fungal spores.
Idolothrips spectrum is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Greater Brisbane
Species information
- Idolothrips spectrum Scientific name
- Giant thrips Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1349.08m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
- External link More information
Location information
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Maps
ANBG Namadgi National Park -
Places
Aranda, ACT
